Profile of Isyana Bagoes Oka, Former Journalist Who Became Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development

Kapanlagi.com - The name Isyana Bagoes Oka is now recognized as one of the important figures in the ranks of deputy ministers. She serves as the Deputy Minister of National Population and Family Planning (BKKBN) under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Her appointment as Deputy Minister of BKKBN also attracted public attention, considering her colorful career journey. Before entering the world of politics, she had taken various career paths, ranging from modeling to journalism.

So, what is the actual journey of life and career of Isyana Bagoes Oka that led her to be entrusted with a strategic position in the cabinet? Let's take a look at her complete profile below.

1. Brief Profile

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Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka, better known as Isyana Bagoes Oka, was born in Jakarta on September 13, 1980. She pursued higher education at the University of Indonesia.

Starting her career in the entertainment industry, Isyana began her journey as a model and achieved recognition by winning the Reader's Choice Favorite Award at the Femina Face event in 2000. With her charming looks and high self-confidence, she then developed her career as a news anchor and journalist at various television stations.

As time went by, Isyana expanded her wings into the political realm by joining as a member of the advisory board of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), as quoted from Antara, Monday (21/10/2024).

2. Biodata

Name: Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka/Isyana Bagoes Oka

Nickname: Isyana

Born: Jakarta, September 13, 1980

Age: 44 years

Religion: Hindu

Education: University of Indonesia

Occupation: Model, Journalist, Politician, Actress

Political Party: PSI (2019 - present)

Partner: George Albert Tulaar

Children: 2

3. Educational History of Isyana Bagoes Oka

In 2003, Isyana Bagoes Oka successfully completed her Bachelor's degree (S1) from the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia.

After obtaining her degree, she decided to apply the knowledge she gained by starting a professional career as a journalist. This decision to engage in the world of journalism became the starting point of her career journey.

4. Career in Journalism of Isyana Bagoes Oka

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Isyana Bagoes Oka's career journey in broadcasting began when she joined Trans TV as a reporter. After honing her skills there, she continued her career as a news presenter at Trans 7.

Her achievements and continuously developing abilities led her to RCTI, where in 2007 she was entrusted with two roles simultaneously as a news producer for the Seputar Indonesia program and as a news anchor.

During her career as a journalist, Isyana had the opportunity to cover various historical events, including the 2008 United States presidential election, the Aceh tsunami disaster, and the Bali Bombing II tragedy.

Her experience was further enriched by the opportunity to interview several prominent figures worldwide, including U.S. President George W. Bush, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as famous football stars and coaches like Pep Guardiola, Cesc Fabregas, Robert Pires, and Javier Zanetti.

In 2013, Isyana's career entered a new chapter when she joined Metro TV and was assigned as a reporter at the Presidential Palace, covering various activities of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

After resigning from Metro TV in 2014, she remained active as a news anchor and talk show host on several private television stations, including Sindo TV, Kompas TV, and Fox Sports Asia, before ultimately deciding to close the chapter of her career in the world of journalism.

5. The Beginning of Isyana Bagoes Oka's Political Career

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After dedicating more than 10 years to the media and journalism industry, Isyana Bagoes Oka decided to take a new path by entering the political arena. In 2014, along with two of her fellow fighters, Grace Natalie and Raja Juli Antoni, she co-founded the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).

Isyana's decision to dive into the world of politics apparently has deep roots in her family history. She acknowledges that her greatest inspiration comes from her grandmother, Gedong Bagoes Oka, who once made history as a member of the DPR and a member of the MPR representing the Hindu Group. The footsteps of her grandmother inspired her to accept the mandate as the chairperson of the DPP PSI in 2015.

6. Isyana Bagoes Oka's Political Career

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Isyana Bagoes Oka's role in national politics became clearly visible during the 2019 elections when she joined the National Campaign Team (TKN) for the Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin pair.

During the same period, she also tried her luck as a legislative candidate from PSI for the Banten III electoral district, which includes Tangerang Regency, Tangerang City, and South Tangerang.

Although she successfully garnered 48,819 personal votes and helped PSI achieve a total of 130,010 votes in Banten III, as well as ranking among the top 10 vote-getters, Isyana's journey was halted because her party could not surpass the parliamentary threshold of 4 percent.

However, this failure did not dampen her spirit to create. In the midst of her political activities, Isyana even expanded her wings into the film industry by acting in the film HABIBIE & AINUN (2012) and 2014: WHO IS ABOVE THE PRESIDENT? (2014).

Isyana's political journey reached a new chapter when she accepted an invitation from Prabowo Subianto to his residence on Jalan Kertanegara IV, South Jakarta, on October 15, 2024. This meeting marked the beginning of her involvement in the new government structure.

Shortly thereafter, Isyana was officially appointed as the Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development in the cabinet of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, marking a new achievement in her political career.

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